Maximillian vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximillian

Boy #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Maximillian Rank #2,158

Lex Rank #2,214

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Maximillian or Lex more popular?

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Maximillian and Lex mean?

Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Maximillian and Lex boy or girl names?

Maximillian is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.